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Compact metal fanless switch with four RJ45 ports and two SFP+ slots

NETGEAR ProSafe GT-ST024M 6-port 2.5G web managed switch

SKU CH-6A0G-0XK91

A six-port web-managed switch with four 2.5G Ethernet ports and two 10G SFP+ uplinks in a fanless metal chassis

  • Supported standardsPassive PoE
  • Network cablingRJ45 Ethernet Port and SFP+ Port
  • Uplink portsRJ45
  • Uplink connection10/100 Mbit/s
  • Uplink connectionRJ45 Ethernet Port and SFP+ Port
  • Main ports6
  • Web-managed simplicity with VLAN, QoS and link aggregation
  • Four 2.5G RJ45 ports for multi-gig wired devices
  • Two 10G SFP+ slots for fibre or copper uplinks
  • Fanless metal chassis runs silent at 1.3 W idle
  • Jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes boost throughput

6-port 2.5G web managed switch

The NETGEAR ProSafe GT-ST024M provides four 2.5G RJ45 ports and two 10G SFP+ slots for small business or home lab networks. It suits users who need multi-gigabit uplinks and basic Layer 2 management without a command-line interface. Buyers requiring Power over Ethernet for access points or cameras should look elsewhere as the switch only lists Passive PoE as a standard.

Fanless metal chassis thermals

A fanless metal enclosure dissipates heat silently, with idle power draw around 1.3W and typical load near 12W. The RTL8372N master chip is specified for lower power consumption and reduced heat output. Operating temperature range is 0 to 40°C and the unit may feel warm when both 10G SFP+ ports run at full throughput.

Web interface and mounting implications

Management is performed through a simplified web GUI at 192.168.2.1 with default admin credentials, supporting VLAN, QoS, Link Aggregation and Spanning Tree. Configuration changes require a two-step apply-and-save process and there is no physical reset button. The desktop form factor measures 14.33in wide, 12.83in high and 9.06in deep with six total ports facing the front.

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Price $50.99
Cheaper than about 89% of the 2,759 comparable items (median $482.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameNETGEAR
Product lineProSafe
Part numberGT-ST024M
Performance
Forwarding rate2,500 MB/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsPassive PoE
Network cablingRJ45 Ethernet Port and SFP+ Port
Uplink connection10/100 Mbit/s
Main port speed10/100 Mbit/s + 1,000 Mbit/s
Management accessRJ45 Ethernet Port and SFP+ Port
Jumbo frame support9216 bytes
SNMP supportNo
Ports & slots
Uplink portsRJ45
Main ports6
Main port typeRJ45 Ethernet Port and SFP+ Port
Size & build
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D

Questions about this item

How do I install the GT-ST024M and what step do people miss?

Connect the four 2.5G RJ45 ports and two 10G SFP+ slots, then set your PC to a static IP in the 192.168.2.x range before browsing to 192.168.2.1; the step most people miss is clicking Apply in the IP settings and then clicking Save Configuration a second time so changes survive a reboot.

What maintenance or replacement will the GT-ST024M need later?

The fanless metal chassis has no moving parts to replace; only the SFP+ modules in the two 10G slots may need swapping if you change fibre type or distance, and the 12 W power adapter can be replaced with an equivalent unit if it ever fails.

What limit appears first when the GT-ST024M runs at full load for a long time?

The RTL8372N chip and 12 W power budget cap total throughput at 2500 MB/s, so sustained wire-speed traffic on all four 2.5G ports plus both 10G SFP+ links will hit that forwarding ceiling before the 0–40 °C operating range becomes a constraint.

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